Pitfalls and Challenges in the Interpretation of Rectal Cancer Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Abdul Haseeb Wani, Naseer A. Choh, Humairah M. Syed, Waris A. Mir, Rauf A. Wani, Irfan Robbani, Tahleel A. Shera

“…Rectal cancer staging has undergone a paradigm shift from a surgico-pathological approach to a chemo-radiological one, helping effectively stratify patients for appropriate management. …”
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The Role of the Innate Immune System in Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: An Eye on Microglia by Elisa Ridolfi, Cinzia Barone, Elio Scarpini, Daniela Galimberti

“…They are extremely sensitive to the environmental changes in the brain and are activated in response to several pathologic events within the CNS, including altered neuronal function, infection, injury, and inflammation. …”
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A Rare Case of Bilobed Gallbladder with Two Cystic Ducts by Piyush Sharma, Ved Prakash, Bhanoo Chaudhary

“…The case emphasizes the importance of detailed preoperative evaluation in the form of ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography to be considered during the management of biliary pathologies to avoid any intra- and post-operative complications.…”
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A case of cavernous hemangioma with focal proliferation of endothelium of the left atrium by M.V. Voitsekhivska, I.V. Irkin, G.G. Prus, O.S. Chumak, V.O. Kuts, M.V. Shymanko, G.I. Darvish, O.J. Zharinov

“…During echocardiographic study the pathologic structure in heart resembled myxoma. Intraoperatively the tumor did not differ macroscopically from myxoma too. …”
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Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Rectum: Report of Two Cases by Kodai Tomioka, Hitoshi Ojima, Makoto Sohda, Akiko Tanabe, Yasuyuki Fukai, Akihiko Sano, Takahiro Fukuda, Masahiko Murakami

“…The clinical diagnosis for each was rectal carcinoma at stage IIIc according to the tumor-node-metastasis classification (6th edition), and the patients underwent abdominoperineal resection with dissection of lymph nodes. Pathological examination of the resected specimens revealed a malignant melanoma. …”
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Five-Year Follow-Up of Distal Tibia Bone and Foot and Ankle Trauma Treated with a 3D-Printed Titanium Cage by Eugene C. Nwankwo, Fangyu Chen, Dana L. Nettles, Samuel B. Adams

“…The use of patient-specific 3D-printed implants adds to the available arsenal to treat complex pathologies of the foot and ankle. Moreover, the technology’s flexibility and ease of customization makes it conducive to tailor to specific patient needs.…”
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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis as an Initial Presentation of Ulcerative Colitis by Hiroshi Yamazaki, Akinori Sasaki, Eriko Yamaguchi, Kana Sawada, Risa Okamoto, Kuniyasu Saigusa, Yasuaki Motomura

“…She developed bloody diarrhea on admission and was further diagnosed with UC based on endoscopic and pathologic findings. Treatment of UC with steroids and sulfasalazine was administered immediately. …”
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The critical role of TRIM protein family in intervertebral disc degeneration: mechanistic insights and therapeutic perspectives by Shangze Li, Wenli Jiang, Fei Chen, Jiao Qian, Jun Yang

“…This review explores the multifaceted roles of TRIM proteins in IVDD, highlighting their contributions to pathological pathways and their potential as therapeutic targets. …”
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THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE DENTAL FIELD – THE PHENOMENON OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE by Alina Anton, Iasmina Alexandra Predescu, Nuca Cristina, Mariana Păcurar, Ștefania Dinu

“…Phytotherapy represents an undeniable source of therapeutic solutions for various pathologies, including bacterial contamination. Thus, the effect of antimicrobial resistance can be reduced by replacing common antibiotics with phytocompounds, if this switch is admissible.…”
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Unilateral reexpansion pulmonary edema (clinical observations) by Oleg I. Nikitin, Aracbathinia O. Khalimalova, Andrey L. Yudin, Elena A. Yumatova

“…These complications have developed as a consequence of rapid evacuation of the pathological content from the pleural cavity. CONCLUSION: Reexpansion pulmonary edema is a rare, though potentially life-threatening condition, which usually occurs as a result of rapid expansion of long-term collapsed lung, for example, in cases of pneumothorax and pleural effusion. …”
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Role of serotonin in physiology and diseases of gastro-intestinal tract by E. F. Barinov, O. N. Sulayeva

“…To analyze the information published in scientific literature on a role of serotonin in regulation of structural homeostasis of gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) organs, realizations of compensatory-adaptive and pathological processes at ulcerogenesis in gastroduodenal zone.Original positions. …”
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Positive Psychotherapy in action: the “DYNAMICS” method for formulating basic conflicts by Ali Eryilmaz

“…With this method, clients realize their unmet needs and how they create pathological and healthy patterns to meet these needs. …”
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Study on the Dynamics of Cortisol Secretions in Hypertensive Elderly Patients by Doina Carstea, Diana-Maria Trasca, A. P. Carstea, E. T. Trasca

“…Ageing is defined as a slow, irreversible process of cellular changes, that are due to a lack of balance between degradation and repair, a continuous interaction between physiological and pathological processes. Physiological aspects in elderly people are often confused with disease. …”
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Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Tara Behne, M. Sitki Copur

“…Increased understanding of cancer biology and technological advances have enabled identification of a multitude of pathological, genetic, and molecular events that drive hepatocarcinogenesis leading to discovery of numerous potential biomarkers in this disease. …”
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Diagnostic challenges in differentiating mediastinal tuberculosis from mediastinal tumors: A case report by Aida, Noni Novisari Soeroso, Herani Mutia Riandini

“…This case underscores the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including histopathological and microbiological tests, to distinguish TB from other mediastinal pathologies and ensure appropriate treatment.…”
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Hyperresponsiveness in the Human Nasal Airway: New Targets for the Treatment of Allergic Airway Disease by P. J. Turner, J. C. Foreman

“…Allergic rhinitis is a condition which affects over 15% of the population in the United Kingdom. The pathological process involves two stages: nasal inflammation, and the development of nasal airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) to allergen and a number of other stimuli. …”
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Effects of Inositol(s) in Women with PCOS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Vittorio Unfer, John E. Nestler, Zdravko A. Kamenov, Nikos Prapas, Fabio Facchinetti

“…Although insulin resistance is not included as a criterion for diagnosis, it is a critical pathological condition of PCOS. The purpose of this systematic review is the analysis of recent randomized clinical trials of inositol(s) in PCOS, in particular myo- and D-chiro-inositol, in order to better elucidate their physiological involvement in PCOS and potential therapeutic use, alone and in conjunction with assisted reproductive technologies, in the clinical treatment of women with PCOS.…”
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Cognitive Phenotypes, Brain Morphometry and the Detection of Cognitive Decline in Preclinical AD by Mark W. Jacobson, Linda K. McEvoy, Anders Dale, Christine Fennema-Notestine

“…Combining neuropsychological and neuroimaging methodologies should improve our ability to differentiate healthy from pathological aging, although studies that utilize both methods often result in equivocal findings, possibly due to variability in cognitive test performance that may be capturing distinct phenotypes. …”
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Physiopathology of Bone Modifications in β-Thalassemia by Carlo Perisano, Emanuele Marzetti, Maria Silvia Spinelli, Cinzia Anna Maria Callà, Calogero Graci, Giulio Maccauro

“…β-thalassemia major (βTM) or Cooley anemia is characterized by significantly reduced or absent synthesis of β-globin chains, which induces important pathologic consequences including hemolytic anemia, altered erythropoiesis, and bone marrow overstimulation. …”
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ArterioVenous Malformation within Jejunal Diverticulum: An Unusual Cause of Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Jeffrey K. Lee, John M. Carethers, Pradipta Ghosh

“…We report a case of massive gastrointestinal bleeding from an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) within a jejunal diverticulum to underscore the significance of such coexisting pathologies. Mesenteric angiogram was chosen to help identify the source of bleeding and to offer an intervention. …”
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